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Willard's Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 112 Google reviews · Running trail in Lexington, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Willard's Woods' own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
This 100-acre conservation area offers trails through meadows, wetlands & pine groves.
What runners say about Willard's Woods
“We love this place, not hard but lots of small trails & lots of DOGS🥰 beautiful flowers & a small stream & a spot 2 have a bonfire & get togethers”
“Perfect place to walk your dog, beautiful and peaceful but small enough you can't get lost”
I have been going to Willard's woods for about 25 years. I have watched it evolve into a wonderful place to walk alone or with a friend (four legged friends welcome) it is a super relaxing and peaceful environment that makes for a pleasant walk any day of the week.
An excellent piece of conservation land. Its mostly off leash for dogs during the week. On leash for weekends. Tall pines, loud birds, and open, flat terrain for easy walking. Mosquitos of course, so spray up.
A very nice place for a hike. The parking area is not the easiest to find, but there are small signs showing the way. The hiking area itself is very pleasant and there was a good rock to climb. There are also a few footbridges along the way.
Very dog friendly trails. Lots of loops and open forest to explore. Dogs can be offleash weekdays. Very clean porta potty in the parking lot on North.
Trail conditions & character
“We love this place, not hard but lots of small trails & lots of DOGS🥰 beautiful flowers & a small stream & a spot 2 have a bonfire & get togethers”
“We love this place, not hard but lots of small trails & lots of DOGS🥰 beautiful flowers & a small stream & a spot 2 have a bonfire & get togethers”
“The parking area is not the easiest to find, but there are small signs showing the way.”
“Perfect place to walk your dog, beautiful and peaceful but small enough you can't get lost”
“Theres a portable restroom, but didnt use it and it smelled a bit.”
“Tall pines, loud birds, and open, flat terrain for easy walking.”
Plan your run at Willard's Woods
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitelexingtonma.gov
- Phone(781) 862-0500
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Running trails near Lexington
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
trailhead to Burlington Landlocked Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 250 reviews
A long, narrow, forested park that's popular for hiking and mountain biking.
